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MM02 XSV

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,059 mi
Last recorded92,059 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM02 XSV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 92,059 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 92,056 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 88,955 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 88,955 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 77,169 miles

Center to rear exhaust clamp corroded

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 69,993 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 64,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 58,219 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 52,051 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 44,861 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 38,537 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 38,504 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 36,967 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 26,373 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 10,959 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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MM02 XSV is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 77,945 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MM02 XSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MM02 XSV registered?

MM02 XSV is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 7 August 2002.

Is MM02 XSV safe to buy?

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